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The Plant, the Whole Plant & Nothing But the Plant

Project CBD

A decoction made by boiling the roots could be consumed orally as a tincture or juice or applied topically as a poultice. The first reference to the therapeutic properties of cannabis roots in Western medicine is found in the Natural Histories (77 AD) by Pliny the Elder. New York: Scribners: 2012, p. Cited in Lee, Martin A.

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Grading the Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Michael Bloomberg

Canna Law Blog

Last fall, we ran a 13-part series taking a hard look at each of the 2020 presidential candidates’ history and views related to marijuana. Past legislative history : How many marijuana-related bills did this candidate introduce, sponsor or sign? If a candidate does not actively advocate for marijuana, we doubt their conviction.

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Why Choose Cannabis Instead of Alcohol This Holiday Season

Veriheal

They have edibles, tinctures, topicals, oils, and even CBD-rich flower. Statistics from 2012 paint a terrorizing global picture of the potential dangers of alcohol, showing 3.3 Alcohol has a history of facilitating health issues and other diseases. Just like THC products, you can find a plethora of CBD products.

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Which States Have The Highest Percentage Of Medical Marijuana Users In The U.S.?

MMJ Recs

Which states consume the most MMJ is an interesting topic, because the answers provide an interesting insight into how cultural mores and attitudes, as well as legislative and business practices, differ state by state. A Brief History Of The Legal Status Of Marijuana In The U.S. How popular is MMJ use in America?

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Alert: Seattle – Councilmember Mosqueda, Mayor Harrell Proclaim Suite of Cannabis Legislation Passed by Council as ‘Historic’ 

Cannabis Law Report

“We know that this is just a start, and there will be further work on this topic over the next year. A little history…. In 2012 , Washington State became one of the first two states to legalize adult recreational use of cannabis following voter approval of Initiative 502.

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Top Questions to Ask Your Medical Provider about Cannabis

Peninsula Alternative Health

Your trusted physician should consider your age, qualifying condition and severity of symptoms, previous medical and family histories, current medications, and other important factors before prescribing this alternative treatment. While cannabis isn’t fatal, it’s also not for everyone. Will cannabis affect my other medications?

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Looking Back on 25 Years of California Cannabis: Growing Pains (STILL) Persist

Canna Law Blog

I’m a pretty tough critic of California in general if you read any of my writings on the topic. First, a bit of history. On the 25th anniversary of Prop. 64 and MAUCRSA.